PS5 Disc Drive purchase cap predates Sony's disc cutoff — 'high demand' order limit has been on the store page since at least March 2025

July 6, 2026 - 02:16

A quiet change to Sony's online store has drawn new attention to the ongoing debate over physical media. The company now limits customers to buying only one PS5 disc drive per order, citing high demand. While this restriction appeared on the store page as early as March 2025, it has gained fresh scrutiny following Sony's recent confirmation that it will stop producing physical copies of most first-party games.

The purchase cap applies to the detachable disc drive sold separately for the PS5 Digital Edition. Sony's store page notes the limit is in place due to "high demand," though the company has not explained why demand has surged. Some observers link the cap to the timing of Sony's broader shift away from physical discs.

Meanwhile, a grassroots petition asking Sony to reverse its decision to phase out physical PlayStation games has now gathered over 74,000 signatures. The campaign argues that cutting physical production removes consumer ownership rights, limits access for people with poor internet, and threatens game preservation. Sony has not responded to the petition, but the company has made clear it sees digital distribution as the future of its business.

The disc drive limit and the petition highlight a growing tension between Sony's corporate strategy and a vocal segment of its player base. Whether the company will adjust its approach remains unclear, but the cap on disc drive sales suggests that even the hardware needed to play physical games is becoming harder to buy.